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Thursday, May 14, 2020
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Thursday, May 14 Logan County Arts stays "together apart" through social media Resets 2020 schedule to resume in 2021 American Legion Post 263 WILL host Memorial Day Services on May 25th Ham and Bean lunch canceled Heartland Community College event boosts student entrepreneurs COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Christian Village family parade brings cheers and tears of joy Residents and vehicles line up for the parade - slideshow A parade of happy faces begin the trip down Seventh Street - slideshow Smiles and waves for everyone at the Christian Village Parade - slideshow Something to do while staying at home: Let's have a "Throw Back Thursday" that is good for our sense of humor and our soul. Who remembers humorist Erma Bombeck (1927-1996)? (If you don't know her, now is a good time to get acquainted.) We found this website with some of her best quotes. Enjoy! 47 Erma Bombeck Quotes About Life, Marriage and God - LINK Snuggle up with your toddler and enjoy Goodnight with Dolly - new bedtimes stories each Thursday night read aloud by Dolly Parton (scroll down on the page for past readings) Extension webinars offered May 15 to May 22 IBHE to use $1.3M to improve early childhood education COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf One new case for a total of 10 in Logan County USDA Farm Service Agency: Take Steps Now to Prepare for Coronavirus Assistance USDA preparing for new CFAP program for local farms STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 1,677 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Announces All State Veteran’s Home Residents and Employees Have Received COVID-19 Testing Department has tested nearly 2,000 veterans and caretakers LaHood and Wenstrup Applaud IRS Guidance to Provide Flexibility for Individuals with FSAs and DCFSAs HHS Awards $586,159 to Support Telehealth Providers in Illinois During the COVID-19 Pandemic Wednesday, May 13 Heartland’s Tara Morris named Nurse Educator Fellow Pritzker Administration Announces $25 Million Fast-Track Grants to Accelerate Planned Infrastructure Projects in the Wake of Covid-19 State leverages Rebuild Illinois Dollars to Support Public Infrastructure Projects and Construction Jobs for Summer IEMA Encourages Residents to Stay Aware, Be Prepared as Rain Moves into the Region Mid-Week Illinois Department on Aging Celebrates Older Americans Month Releases PSA to encourage everyone across the state to “Make Your Mark” COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Toys for Tots provides books for children in the New Holland-Middletown School District Moksha: A message from Marcia Sleep and Healthy Living Something to do while staying at home: There is rain in the forecast the rest of this week. Use that time inside to learn a new craft - Macramé. Learn your knots with shorter pieces of inexpensive yarn. When you're ready, move on to jute or sturdy cord and make your own plant hanger for outdoor use later. Macramé Basic Knots - Link A simple Macrame' plant hanger - Link Something a little more complicated - YouTube Video COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 4,014 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker Administration Providing $75 million to Hospitals to Continue Fight Against COVID-19 Hospital Assessment Program proposal could provide additional $250 million LaHood Introduces Bill to Provide Flexibility for Businesses in Paycheck Protection Program Pritzker Announces New “All in Illinois” Kids Content Series Featuring Illinois Museums and Attractions Tuesday, May 12 Lincoln Writers Club celebrates 20 years IDOL Reminds Local Governments They No Longer Need to Approve Prevailing Wage Ordinances Class of 2020 NEW REVISED VERSION Lincoln College Class of 2020 - Pdf PHOTOS ADDED Chester-East Lincoln Eighth Grade Graduates COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Central Illinois Foodbank and Christian Child Care distribute food boxes to 250 families Moksha: A message from Marcia Sleep and Healthy Living Something to do while staying at home: Time to take a nature walk. Kickapoo Creek Park is open for hiking when observing social distancing. Read the article - print the scavenger hunt sheet and go for a walk. If you don't want to go to the park, you can also find most of these items in our city and county parks and maybe even in your own back yard! Try a Nature Scavenger Hunt - Link Scavenger Hunt page - Printable PDF COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Monday, May 11, 2020 Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf University of Illinois Extension Farmers struggle with processing plant closures What COVID-19 means for your dinner table STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 1,266 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker Releases Updated Statewide Model, Regional Metrics for Restore Illinois Health Regions Governor’s Office Staff To Work From Home For Isolation Period After Staffer Tests Positive All Office Operations Will Continue Uninterrupted Monday, May 11 Gusty Winds and Dense Smoke make Sunday morning blaze difficult for local firefighters - Album Logan County’s Plan to Reduce Severe Weather Damages Ready for Public Review Heartland Community College hires Esports Head Coach for Fall 2020 Class of 2020 Two named as Heartland Distinguished Alumni Graduate Lists Chester-East Lincoln Eighth Grade Graduates Lincoln College Class of 2020 - Pdf Heartland Community College, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Finance Committee Agenda - Pdf Meeting held via teleconference online University of Illinois Extension Webinars Get answers to pressing commercial ag questions COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Pet birthday leads to a big donation for the Humane Society of Logan County Moksha: A message from Marcia Sleep and Healthy Living Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: For all our stay at home parent/teachers and students you can take a great field trip to a local museum right in front of your computer. View the three part field trips of the Lincoln Heritage Museum at Lincoln College. Hosted by Anne Moseley and Ron Keller. Lincoln Heritage Museum part one - Link Lincoln Heritage Museum part two - Link Lincoln Heritage Museum part three - Link COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf No report received over the weekend Illinois American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Provide over $58,000 in Local COVID-19 Relief Donations STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Saturday, May 9, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 2,325 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Sunday, May 10, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 1,656 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease	Saturday, May 9 Lincoln woman found deceased in Thursday morning house fire Lincoln College offering Career Services to Job-Seekers Free Resources Available Despite Campus Closure Class of 2020 Heartland Community College Commencement set for virtual viewing on May 15 Graduate Lists Hartsburg Emden High School Class of 2020 New Holland-Middletown Eighth Grade Graduates Slim Randles' Home Country Papaya - There’s glory in that LaHood named to China Task Force Illinois DCFS thanks foster parents during Foster Parent Appreciation Month COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Pet birthday leads to a big donation for the Humane Society of Logan County Moksha: A message from Marcia Sleep and Healthy Living Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: Sunday is Mother's Day and it can still be a very special day for mom in spite of the stay at home orders. Instead of taking her out to lunch guys, get in the kitchen with the kiddos and make her a special brunch/breakfast. Here are easy, kid friendly recipes to choose from. Red Berry Smoothies - Link Cheese N Bacon Pull Aparts - Link Breakfast Wraps - Link Breakfast Casserole - Link Grandma Ciolkosz’s Pancakes - Link Peach Fruit Dip to serve with your choice of fresh fruits - Link COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf Friday, May 9, 2020 Update 425 tested - 390 negative - 26 pending results NINE positive - FIVE recovered ONE new case on Friday - 50 yr old female recovering at home Mount Pulaski Economic Development and Planning Board set for round two of COVID-19 relief funding for local businesses Illinois American Water recommends building operators and schools to flush pipes to maintain water quality Company remains committed to delivering safe, reliable service STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 2,887 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Guidance on correct use of masks promoted by HSHS Illinois, Memorial Health System, SIU Medicine, Springfield Clinic Respiratory Clinic Operated by Decatur Memorial Hospital Closes Friday, May 8 Class of 2020 Illinois Central School, Mason City Class of 2020 West Lincoln-Broadwell Eighth Grade Graduates With photos Notice of Public Meeting Chester-East Lincoln CUSD 61 Topic: 2020-21 Special Education home school program Notice of Public Meeting Hartsburg-Emden 21 Topic: 2020-21 Special Education home school program IDOC Hosts Virtual Ceremony to Recognize Past and Present Heroes COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Moksha: A message from Marcia Sleep and Healthy Living Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: We know this has gone on for WEEKS now. Our little ones especially may have become restless and need a little help to stay at their best. Try creating a Reward Chart for each one. Customize it with chores they can do, homework goals, and acts of kindness they show to one another. Then, give them a reward to work toward with their good behavior and helping around the house. Here are some tips from Psychology Today - Link Look here for a variety of FREE printable and customizable charts - Link COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf Thursday, May 7, 2020 update 409 tested - 377 negative - 24 pending results EIGHT positive - FIVE recovered ONE new positive at Logan Correctional Center Memorial Health System To Resume Many Surgeries, Medical Visits Delayed By COVID-19 Pandemic Cancellation Notices Due to COVID-19 the Middletown Alumni Association has cancelled the July 11, 2020 banquet. Share this information with others who have attended Middletown High School. Lincoln Area Music Society has canceled its summer concert schedule normally held in June and July STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 2,641 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease IDES Processed More Than One Million Unemployment Claims Since Beginning of COVID-19 Pandemic Initial Claims Continuing to Slow as Department Prepares for PUA to Go Live Statement from Todd Maisch, President and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce on Report of one Million Illinoisans Out of Work Illinois Department of Human Services and Department of Aging share resources for older adults at risk during social isolation Resources Shared as Part of Mental Health Month and National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day 2020 Federal Trade Commission sends 45 letters warning marketers to stop making unsupported claims that their products and therapies can effectively prevent or treat COVID-19 New “treatments” targeted include herbal, homeopathic, and music therapies Thursday, May 7 Illinois Prairie Foundation Awards $1,800 to United Way of Logan County to Begin Dolly Parton Imagination Library Class of 2020 Millikin University to host Virtual Graduate Celebration May 17 Lincoln College Students Inducted Into Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society for Business, Management, and Administration Phi Epsilon Kappa Held First Induction Ceremony Lincoln College’s New Professional Fraternity Inducts Sixteen Members CLEAR30 the first USDA program to offer 30-year Signup CLEAR30 the first USDA program to offer 30-year Signup State Fire Marshal Highlights Arson Awareness Week 2020 Arson is the second leading cause of fire-deaths yearly in the U.S. COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! An update from St. Clara's Rehab and Senior Care Moksha: A message from Marcia Sleep and Healthy Living Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf 399 tested - 376 negative - 16 pending results SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered as of Wednesday, May 6, 2020 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 2,270 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease National PTA to Fund $1.5M to PTAs Across the Country to Support School Communities During COVID-19 Crisis PTA’s corporate sponsors rally to aid association and families and schools with grant redirection, funding and resources
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